Glamorgan Honours

British comedian Jo Brand is among those set to receive honours at the University of Glamorgan’s degree ceremonies this week.

Jo, who will receive an honorary doctorate for her former work as a psychiatric nurse is joined by news reader Huw Edwards and Welsh musician and composer Karl Jenkins.

Professor Donna Mead, Dean of the School of Health, Sport and Science who will read Jo Brand’s up for the award commented, “Jo incorporates much of her experience working in the field of mental health into her current work as a comedian. This has increased awareness of the work done by nurses in the mental health field. She has also used her experiences of working with individuals with conditions such as Alzheimer’s to promote awareness of and raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.”

Also receiving an honorary doctorate, Huw Edwards will be recognised for his contribution to news broadcasting by the University’s Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries ahead of its move to a purpose build building in Cardiff city centre this September.

Professor David Halton, Vice-Chancellor of the University commented, “We are delighted to welcome some of the UK’s best known personalities to Glamorgan and to be honouring them in this way.”

Others to receive honours include:
Prof Gareth Jones QC: Emeritus Professor of the Laws of England at the University of Cambridge who began his school days at Porth County School in Rhondda.